Deaths in the bay area San Francisco and santa clara are both reporting more than 200 new cases alameda and contra costa counties more than a 100 solano 80 send the tail napa marin counties all have about 20 new cases, but every county except San Francisco and napa have reported at least one new death from the virus. And the numbers again could be even higher because of a technical problem which has led to an undercount in other cases across the state. While the latest case numbers do indicate the virus is spreading again the numbers could be higher than we think kron fours rob fladeboe joins us live in san jose with the latest rob. Thats right catherine. Well, the 2 burning questions right now as you said number one just how much higher might the case count be a number 2. What are we going to do about it the south face Top Health Official says the answer to both of those questions is quote we just dont know. Heres more. You dont know if our cases are rising. Plateauing or decreasing Santa Clara CountyPublic Health officer doctor sara cody talking about how data received from the state of california may represent an underreporting in new cases of covid19 and so we are very anxious for this issue to get resolved. We expect that all of these numbers are going to go up to what extent we dont know state Officials Say issues with the Electronic Lab system are to blame for discrepancies theyre making it hard for counties which rely on the state data to understand what is happening. I would say that right now were back to feeling blind. We dont know how the epidemic is trending so its not just inconvenient, but this lack of data doesnt allow us to know where the epidemic is heading how fast, its growing ah or not doctor cody points out how the county flatten the curve in may only to see a resurgence one shelter orders were relaxed in june. The numbers such as they are show hospitalizations trending down. Well the virus is spreading fastest in people under 35 and in the Latin X Community i think that people got a sense that because things were open that it was safe right. But the truth is that covid19 is still circulating widely in our community and circulating silently. The state says the discrepancies have not led to delays in patients being notified of lab results which are generally reported directly to health care providers. But the state data helps counties keep their own information up to date under counting positive cases impacts testing and Contact Tracing and makes it hard to decide on a path forward says doctor cody if we see that the cases are rising and the rising fast then we need may need to put more. Stricter. Controls into place as we did back in march and to really turn it down. Doctor cody says Santa Clara County has offered to send some local expertise to sacramento to help us straighten out these discrepancies until then she says the best thing that any of us can do is to. Keep our guard up live in san jose rob fladeboe kron 4 news. Thank you rob in the north 23rd inmate has now died from covid19 at san quentin, the person died yesterday it was at an outside hospital from complications related to the virus. The inmates name is not being released. There are currently 168 inmates sent to san quentin who have tested positive Solano County residents who have had the virus are now being encouraged to go back to work after just 10 days without having to get a negative test. The county Health Department says anybody who has isolated for at least 10 days after testing positive is no longer contagious or infectious, even if they still have lingering symptoms like a cough or a headache. Officials say skipping a second test will avoid adding to the already big backlog of tasks, although the idea still has some people nervous. Well, you know, im retired. But if i were king, i would not feel comfortable with that. Personal on the other follows science if youre still in effect, youre still infected. The new recommendations do not apply to Health Care Facilities and of course everybody still being asked to wear masks and practice physical distancing. A developing story weve been following Californias Employment Development Department is under the microscope with more than a million jobless claims that still have to be processed. It is a backlog. State lawmakers want the governor to take more executive action on the department some even call for him to remove its leader Capitol Bureau reporter Ashley Zavala explains. Weve just not felt. During this process, california lawmakers say they are the latest group to have trouble getting through the state employee Development Department and for the past 4 months of our offices have been doing everything we can. You get a tv to be more responsive to the needs of her constituents has been incredibly frustrating where witches. 60 state lawmakers sent a letter to governor Gavin Newsome wednesday urging him to take more action on the edd but beyond the newly formed strike team he formed to address logistical and technical issues that have been plaguing the agency lawmakers want more transparency faster claim processing and Better Customer Service at the edd the letter comes days after Department Leadership admitted to lawmakers there are more than 1 million unemployment claims that still need to be processed and it could take up to 6 weeks for claimants to get a call back from its call Center RepublicanAssemblyman Jim Patterson is calling for the removal of a tv director sharon hillier. The latest euro. Demonstrations to me that this. Is that confident. Needs to be replaced. Has been making excuses a spin. A century on truthful or at the very least has misled in order to protect and a td that spilled millions of young fort we reached out to the edd for comment but have not yet heard back in sacramento, Ashley Zavala kron 4 news. As the millions of people remain unemployed, the u. S. Could be headed for a housing crisis, a recent Census Bureau indicates nearly 24 million americans will not be able to pay their rent in coming weeks the federal Eviction Moratorium that expired lase month that only covered about a 3rd of renters a patchwork of other programs might cover some other renters but those problem programs also will expire soon. Theyre asking democrats to work with us to find a solution that will temporarily stop the evictions we can prevent americans from being kicked out of their apartments for another few months. But if they cant pay the rent theyll be right back at square. One when the moratorium expires. The debate continues on how much if any extra Unemployment Benefits should be offered and it is the biggest Sticking Point in the stalled negotiations for a new aid package. Another big story weve been following the first day of the school year less than a week away for parents of students and the Oakland Unified School district one working dad whos raising his son by himself says. Hes still trying to figure out how Distance Learning is going to happen for his 5 yearold son. And thats another thing thats a frustrating lack of communication they give us a schedule and tell us it was going to be at 9 oclock it was one of the 4 hours of my day starts from saudi to have that yes. Before students are assigned to a teacher the parents have to navigate an online enrollment process and that includes filling out a family tech survey to see if they qualify for and oakland undivided laptop. And the oakland district put out a statement saying in part students will have access to computers and the internet at the start of school through the district they can check out loaner devices and the district has developed a central tracking system to identify Student Needs and move computers to where theyre needed. They say they will truly map out the Digital Divide in oakland. And a Public Private or Charter School can apply for a waiver to reopen in person classes. But the contra costa Health Department says that is too risky. It is refusing to support any of these waivers even schools in counties on the governors watch list. They can apply for a waiver. But then theyve got to take additional steps to be approved in any case Health Officials in Contra Costa County say no way until the rates of new cases and hospitalizations are stable for at least 2 weeks i think its appropriate i think this intelligent until we get this under control why should we ask for more problems. The evidence is coming out pretty clearly that. Indoor spaces are really increase the danger. Why take that chance. The California Federation of teachers is warning that reopening campuses would be reckless the waivers to reopen schools ultimately will be permitted on a county by county basis. Across the country the start of the new school year is already proving it will not be easy to avoid covid19 in the classroom Camila Bernal has the latest. Questions its very difficult confusion, theres a lot of contradictory information and guidelines and frustration there is no choice i have to work parents around the country trying to do whats best for their children in the age of covid theyre really just in the learning phase. Is that children are carrying the virus this also leaving many teachers worried and anxious i am actually afraid for my life and im not going to be able to teach any children if i and having to take extended medical leave or if i die. But the president continuing to push for schools to reopen it will go away like things go away arguing that the risk children face is low. The fact is that they are virtually immune from this problem, well Young Children appear to be less susceptible to the virus they can and do get sick i would go as far as to say its an irresponsible statement. Week children are not immune to coronavirus in georgia, a second grader tested positive for the virus after attending the first day of school, echoing a similar situation in indiana last week can carry it they can transmit it and they can also get sick from it Camila Bernal kron 4 news. Coming up a pretty scary moment for San Jose Police after a suspect steals a gun while handcuffed and begins firing at officers also at 5. 30 were police say theyve discovered a meth lab in a motel that had been housing the homeless and Livermore Police investigating the death of a 24 yearold man after the break a suspicious Death Investigation continues and Livermore Police are hoping for information from the public now. On 4 persons of interest they are wanted for questioning in connection to the death of a 24 yearold man kron fours phillipe djegal talk to that mans family. Puzzled and still in pain months after 24 yearold Vincent Naples was found dead in a Livermore Hotel his family still her see let the big boy. Our life. This empty. And its hard to feel right now whos a job as senior speaks off camera but on the record remembering his grandson while holding his picture he says vincent was a responsible man never made trouble work full time and loved his 4 yearold daughter unconditionally his daughter was number one for him. His finance he always took care of everything only song on may 24th during a welfare check at the sands extended stay residents on airways boulevard Livermore Police say naples was discovered lifeless in a room. Police are now sharing photos of for persons of interest young women who may be able to shed more light on what happened police say naples death is considered suspicious based on his age and the surrounding circumstances. But investigators have yet to elaborate on what those surrounding circumstances were i dont know what just really is going to be. Because it is not ever going to bring back program my graph on the Alameda CountyCoroners Bureau says vincent ultimately died from a Drug Overdose out of character for the former club Soccer Player who was dedicated to his family a great kid. It was a beautiful person and he did not live long enough. In livermore phillipe djegal all kron 4 news. San bruno police they are asking for the publics help in solving the death of a delay home man police say they found his body last month in a yellow construction bag. Our susan drive and skyline boulevard the man identified as 37 yearold dustin schneider, anybody with information is being asked to please call san bruno police. And the south bay, a standoff ended peacefully today this was at san joses main jail. After a man somehow stole an officers gun while in custody. Police say 40 yearold Joseph Castro was being taken to the jail about one 30 this morning. He was handcuffed in the back of a patrol car but managed to take the officers gun and turn it on him. The officer ended up taking cover he called for help. Police say castro continued firing at officers from inside the patrol car. A tactical teams eventually moved in and took him into custody and is not clear how castro got the gun, but police claim it was stored properly. Well the gun was inside the compartment of the patrol vehicle and the suspect did somehow manage to. Get that that it is important to note that this officer. Did follow all the proper protocol and Safety Measures to secure his weapon. Despite all of the shooting nobody injured an investigation is ongoing a San Francisco man listed as an out of compliance offender was arrested friday on suspicion of committing a lewd act with a child it happened at fresher park in San Leandro Police say 45 yearold Ralph Schmitt dunker forced his way into a car and kissed a 2 yearold child on the lips before he was pulled away by a Family Member he was later tracked down by police he was arrested at a homeless camp in San Francisco. He is now in custody at the santa rita jail. All right time to take a live look outside overlooking the san mateo bridge there. It is lets check on forecast, but the briefs are rodriguez mabrey said really looks foggy and blake but it has some places much of the day. Yeah thats right Catherine Moore about 5 to 15 degrees below average today so we did notice a thick stubborn marine layer, more clouds and sun for most bay area cities in fact we were a little bit blustery as well with wind speeds upwards of about 30 Miles Per Hour less and temperatures out there right now low to mid 60s around the bay areas shoreline with widespread low to mid 70s as you make your way inland and the warmest city right now not in the tribe valleys, but santa rosa, 81 degrees. Antioch believe it or not 10 degrees cooler at 71 degrees right now for your for your night, lets take a look at current wind speeds out there right now a little bit breezy, especially as you make your way inland into conquered and fairfield sustained winds at around 25 Miles Per Hour less and stormtracker 4 tracking that big marine layer especially just south of the north bay even extending into our inland valleys as well into the east bay and south bay with future cast for is going to show another round of marine layer in addition to that possible drizzle as well that is going to bring us measurable rain through your thursday morning but by thursday afternoon, better clearing and more sunshine and with that warmer days ahead, but from now until then tracking traces amount of rain through your thursday morning and about a 10th of an inch of rain or more for half moon bay, but overnight lows tonight, widespread mid to upper 50s and tomorrows daytime highs 5 to 10 degrees warmer than today. So at or slightly below average mid 60s for downtown San Francisco, mid 70s throughout the east bay shoreline and widespread low to mid 80s as you make your way inland and taking a look ahead at the next 7 day outlook. The warming trend is going to continue all weekend long even through monday of this upcoming week back to you catherine guard members of thanks very much well all eyes and professional golf but pretty much are focused here in the bay area, the pga championship. It begins tomorrow morning and San Franciscos a tpc harding park, the first major tournament of the season, the first time the hard it was going to host a major. All the heavy hitters have been in town since sunday testing the course the championship was originally scheduled for may and of course there were going to be fans but all of that had to be changed because of the pandemic and no fans will be in attendance. And the president s very mixed messages on mail in voting. As lawmakers question whether the Postal Service is up to the job for the november election. And what a 13 yearold at lake a california teenager has become the youngest person a complaint whats known as the godfathers swim across lake tahoe and he did the 12 mile swim in less than 7 hours. Reporter deidra fitzpatrick has that story. They have a great swimmer have fun go baby. A 13 yearold swimmer from los banos to doing something most people cant even imagine we still say that every day he did what. That seems to be a daily occurrence with him as he did let james savage slammed the true with of lake tahoe last week from cave rock to the grand avenue dock near florida lock on the west shore. All 12 miles of it one day my both pilot to be across and id like something there. So i thought of doing like saying stops across it and i have done to run its 3 now lake tahoe isnt james is only feet he does well get bridge every year because out roads every year. There is a little one miler in lake tahoe that he does every year also done the links of samaras drums of war. When she was 7. 2 miles that was his first marathon legal marathon first first never swim across san luis reservoir. I dont know way. Made him fall in love with day you know when he was younger he told me mom i want to serve about that or is it a lot in his face. Mean who entertains that idea and then 3 days later he did it he did it well these longdistance swims dont happen without a lot of practice and determination usually start up. Slower like mondays will start with 2 to 3 just a piece of the weekend off will give them a couple miles. And then as the week progresses it gets more and more fridays are is a day or he hasnt had like a 10 mile perimeter loop of a late we just follow this far and wide and do the entire perimeter is swim partner always right by his side i saw him in a tie every day yes. We dont like to second on a loan james already has his eyes set on a new goal right now my next goal perimeter of coronado which is 10 mile or 12 miles what else do you have planned a round trip and islands. Yeah, he gets these brandi we kind of call him his stupid ideas and were all in it you know, thats what he wants to do then well do what we can to make it happen need could be doing a lot worse at 13. And that was Deborah Fitzpatrick reporting. The 13 yearold now planning to begin training for a 21 mile swim. Next at 5. 30 were getting a better idea of how much are covid19 vaccine might cost and were getting a better look at the destruction in beirut after yesterdays huge explosion and police in San Francisco say a motel thats been housing the we conducted an investigation in the room and discovered chemicals that are known to be used to make narcotics. A suspected drug lab uncovered by San Francisco police this was at a motel that had been no was being used to house the homeless during the pandemic kron fours Maureen Kelly has that story including reaction from the they put one person in handcuffs a witness across the street saw some of the action unfold here on 9th street at the civic center motor and as police fire and a hazmat unit responded to a 911 call about a strong chemical odor coming from a room saturday afternoon. The guests and some workers at a nearby businesses were evacuated inside the room police say they found the chemicals known for making drugs and equipment for drug production set up the suspected meth and suspected heroin to adults. Were taken into custody. For narcotics related charges which include the possession of controlled substances. The manufacturing of